Music symbols

Reading music symbols


At first, the thought of learning musical terms may seem daunting but this list of music symbols will get you started in the right direction. Learn to read music online with these free classes.

Additional Music Symbols

These additional music symbols are available to provide music with individual character and variety:

Symbol

Meaning

A dot below or above the note indicates it should be played or sung staccato -- shortly with a silent space between it and the next note

A dot after a note or rest means you should add half its original length (so a half note followed by a dot would count as three beats, a whole rest followed by a dot
would count for six beats, and so on)

Play or sing strongly

Notes should blend together smoothly

Hold the note

Repeat note once

Repeat the previous bar

Repeat previous two bars

Repeat section before going on

 

As soon as you've conquered these fundamental music steps, you'll be agreeably on your way toward venturing to something more complex. In the meantime, be patient with yourself. (In other words, put that Rachmaninoff down and stay with something elementary for a while like learning music symbols and notes.) With sufficient practice, you'll have taken a significant move toward ultimately being qualified to play, sing or even write any tune you desire.


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